marine corps base quantico · head training support center –joe dennison: 703 784 5518...

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Range Officer-in-Charge / Range Safety Officer

Certification Coursev 7.2

25 March 2020Range Safety Specialist

Range Management Branch

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Marine Corps Base Quantico

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SCHEDULE

• Welcome/Introduction (5 min)

• Training Support Center (TSC) (15 min)

• Scheduling Process (15 min)

• Range Safety (~60 min)

• Knowledge Check (~30 min)• Slide Count:

• Brief: 104 (TSC-17) (Range Safety-87)

• Intro, transition, photos, & POC: 22

• Information: 65

• Back-up: 20

• Total: 124

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• Food & Drink

• Heads

• Questions: Ask during the topic

• Location:

• RMB/Range Control: Bldg 24157

• Scheduling/TSC: Bldg 24144

• Katmai: Bldg 24151

• This symbol indicates where details on a topic can be found in the Quantico Range Regulations (MCBO 3570.1A)

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WELCOME

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AGENDA

• TSC• Mission

• Services

• Equipment

• Scheduling Process and Procedures• Future Ops: Scheduling

• Request: Process, Policy, and Best Practices

• RFMSS: Use and Process

• Current Ops: Fire Desk

• Daily Operations

• Changing A request Day-Of

• Range and Training Area (RTA) Check-out/in Procedures

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AGENDA

• Range Safety• Regulations and references

• OIC/RSO Certifications

• Orders and SOP’s

• Communications: Hot Brief, Radio Checks, and Post Inspections

• MEDEVAC and Emergency Procedures

• Conflicts and restrictions

• General Safety

• Laser use

• Special Effects Small Arms Marking System/Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (SESAMS/CCMCK)

• Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS)

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Location

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Training Support Center (TSC)

TSC Information Brief

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Officers in Charge/Range Safety OfficersV 3.2

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TSCQ Mission

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Support

Center (TSC) matches existing and emerging

technologies with unit training requirements to

develop system supported training solutions and

training enabler services in order to ensure

realistic and relevant training environments in

support of all units training aboard MCBQ.

TSC Quantico, in conjunction with Range Management Branch,

provides a single point of contact for all range issues to reduce

the administrative burden on training units.

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TSCQ Services

• Capability Briefs• Availability and use of installation resources, training

aids, and devices

• Basic Mission Training Plan review

• Range Tours

• Training Design Support• Match training resources to Unit’s training objectives

• Range scheduling support, coordination, RFMSS assistance and tracking

• Training Device Support• Targetry Systems Operation and Maintenance

• Battlefield Effects Simulators

• Instrumentation• Facilitate AAR production

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Training Systems Management & Support

*Additional information found in TSC Quantico Pamphlet*

Sound Effect Simulator (SES)

Target Stands Potable Infantry Target (PITS)

MIL-SIM-FX Badger AK-47 Explotrain

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Instrumented - Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITESS-II)

Premiere modular and mobile integrated instrumentation system that provides

laser-based force-on-force training with Position Location Information reporting,

battle tracking, data collection, and rapid After-Action Reviews for live-training

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Equipment care and responsibility

Misuse or abuse may result in:

-Unit reimbursement

-Curtailment of future support

-Suspension of OIC/RSO certification

NOTE: It is highly recommended that

the OIC/RSO or their trusted rep both

sign for and return all equipment.

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Support Request and Approval Overview

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RFMSS REQUEST PROCESSINGREQUEST

INPUT(SAME RCNI)

RMB APPROVAL(RANGE CONTROL)

TRAINING ACTIVITY(TRAINING FACILITY & EVENT)

REQUEST APPROVED

SUPPORT ACTIVITY(EVENT-SIMULATOR-WAREHOUSE)

SSO APPROVAL(TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER)

ADDITIONAL UNIT CONFIRMATION

PROCESSING

PROCESSING

EVENT SUPPORT● SUPPORT ACTIVITY REQUIRED ● TRAINING ACTIVITY REQUIRED

SIMULATOR SUPPORT ● SUPPORT ACTIVITY REQUIRED

WAREHOUSE SUPPORT● SUPPORT ACTIVITY REQUIRED

TRAINING FACILITY WITH COINCIDING TRAINING EVENT

(i.e R05 – LIVE FIRE 5.56)

SUPPORT TYPE WITH COINCIDING SUPPORT EVENT

(i.e. R05 (SUPPORT SERVICES) – EVENT SUPPORT)

TSC CONTACTS UNIT TO CONFIRM SUPPORT ACTIVITY

TSC SSO HOLDS APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL AUTHORITY.

RANGE CONTROL HOLDS APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL AUTHORITY.

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“EVENT” “SIMULATOR” “WAREHOUSE”SUPPORT FOR:

RANGESTRAINING AREASLANDING ZONES

TRAINING FACILITIES ROADS

SUPPORT FOR:

ISMT HEAT VCCT

DVTE TSFO / BOBOJET / MET

SUPPORT FOR:

GEAR ISSUE & RETURNIMEES CERTIFICATION

SYSTEM DEMOSITESS BATTERY SWAPOFF-SITE SUPPORT

Numerous sections are involved in the coordination processes for the above categories. It is imperative that unit schedulers familiarize themselves with the details of the above support categories in order to ensure efficient request submission,

processing, and execution of the overall support process.

This document in not a step-by-step RFMSS guide; it highlights information relevant to the scheduling of Support Activities in the above categories. Failure to follow standard RFMSS request procedures will result in disapproval of your Training Activity and/or

your unit’s Support Activity.

RFMSS organizes Support into 3 Categories: EVENT - SIMULATOR - WAREHOUSE

Support Categories

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Event Support

“Event Support” involves support of Training Activities at Ranges, LZs, Training Areas, Training Facilities, and/or

Roads (in this example, a Range). A Support Activity must be submitted along with a Training Activity as they are

processed and approved by different sections. Both activities within one RFMSS request form a complete “Event

Support” request.

*The Support Activity facility name should depict the same location as the Training Activity*

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SUPPORT ITEMS ARE ADDED TO THE SUPPORT ACTIVITY SUPPORT TAB. DROP OFF/PICK UP TIMES FOR ALL SUPPORT ITEMS AND OPERATION TIMES FOR AUTOMATED TARGETS ARE REQUIRED. FURTHER INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE TRAINING EVENT (I.E. COURSE OF FIRE DESCRIPTION) MAY BE ADDED TO THE COMMUNICATIONS* TAB.

**UNIT SCHEDULERS MUST AKNOWLEDGE THE RESTRICTION TAB BEFORE REQUEST SUBMISSION**

SUPPORT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE REQUESTED SUPPORT FACILITY AND CAN BE ADDED AS ITEMS WITHIN THE

SUPPORT TAB.

TRAINING ACTIVITYThe location and event to be conducted.(i.e. Range 5 for Live Fire 5.56 and below)

SUPPORT ACTIVITYThe support type and location.(i.e. Range 5 for Event Support)

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Event Support Facility/Event

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Below are examples of Event Support facilities and the event name (“Event Support”). These will be used in conjunction with the Training Activity event at the same location. Support Items will only be scheduled in

the Support tab of a Support Activity, not within a Training Activity.

Training Activities and coinciding Support Activities examples are below (red and blue text). Reference previous page for detailed information within your Event Support request.

SUPPORT for RANGES SUPPORT for ROADSSUPPORT for TAs & LZs SUPPORT for FACILITIES

TRAINING ACTIVITYR14 > 5.56 and Below

SUPPORT ACTIVITYR14 > Support Services

TRAINING ACTIVITYLZ-Tern > Command Post

SUPPORT ACTIVITYLZ-Tern > Support Services

TRAINING ACTIVITYTF-Combat Town > Urban Patrolling

SUPPORT ACTIVITYTF-Combat Town > Support Services

TRAINING ACTIVITYRD-645 > Convoy Ops

SUPPORT ACTIVITYRD-645 > Support Services

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Support Contract Government Responsibilities

• Weekly Schedule provided to contractor NLT 13:00 on the last work day of the week for following week’s support requirements

• Reasonable changes must be made at least 24 hours in advance

• If the training unit fails to arrive within one hour of requested support, the support is forfeited

• If the training unit is present, but fails to employ the requested contractor support within 2 hours, the support is forfeited

• Units training with contractor support that place themselves into a voluntary check-fire will forfeit their support if they fail to resume firing within 2 hours.

Support Timeline

Planning & Scheduling

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Head Training Support Center – Joe Dennison: 703 784 5518

[email protected]

Systems Support Officer – John Balko: 703 784 4492

[email protected]

Tactical Training Support Specialist – Frank Topley: 703 432 7026

[email protected]

Tactical Training Support Specialist – Matt Orr: 703 432 7974

[email protected]

Tactical Training Support Specialist – Jason Croy: 703 432 7031

[email protected]

Tactical Training Support Specialist – Chris Andres: 703 432 7969

[email protected]

Range SME – Meddie Knox: 703 432 7029

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Training Support Center POC LIST

mailto:[email protected]







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Training Support Center (TSC)

QUESTIONS

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RFMSS is the final word; verbal agreements will only be honored after

the change is made in RFMSS

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MISSION, GOAL, AND CAPABILITIES

• RANGE CONTROL MISSION: To ensure the safe and efficient use of Quantico Ranges and Training Areas (RTA) within the Guadalcanal Training Complex

• GOAL: To increase training efficiency, effectiveness, value, relevance, and realism

• Range and Training Areas (RTA) = 51,000 Acres• 38 Training Areas

• 33 Fixed Ranges/Range Series

• 67 Landing Zones (LZ)

• 3 Drop Zones (DZ)

• 3 Explosives/Demolitions Ranges

• 3 Dedicated/Sensitive Fuse Impact Areas

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http://www.quantico.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/G-3-Operations/Range-Management-Branch/

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SCHEDULING

• Future Operations: Scheduling Office: 703-784-5502• Scheduling office handles all new requests and modifications submitted in RFMSS

that are more than 24 hours out from the day of training.

• Current Operations: Fire Desk: 703-784-5321/5322 • The Fire Desk handles all adjustments to approved training, all “Same Day” requests,

and requests submitted after 1100 the day prior if there is sufficient cause and no conflicts

• Scheduling Timelines: RMB Policy Letter 1-15• All requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance or risk being disapproved• Requests received after 30 days to 15 days out will require phone call/email from the

Unit Operations Section (OpsO, Ops Chief, Senior Supervisor) and receive the approval of the Range Control Officer

• Requests received at 14 days or less will require a request letter signed by the Unit Commander or appropriate representative with “By Dir” authority before the RCO will approve

• Any request that includes the use of airspace must be submitted no later than 14 days prior.

• No changes to scheduled events or same-day requests requiring additional airspace will be approved

• Less than 10 days or Hunting Season??

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SCHEDULING

• Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS)• All new requests are submitted for approval through RFMSS • All requests must include accurate weapon/ammo information• All requests must have an up to date Operational Risk Assessment on file

with the Range Safety Specialist (RSS)• All requests must have a brief and concise Scheme of Maneuver (SOM) in

the communications tab (5 W’s) or a more complete SOM on file• All requests must list VALID AND CERTIFIED OIC/RSO for the event• All requests must list an accurate POC phone number to both the OIC/RSO

as well as the individual submitting in the RFMSS User Fields• All requests will be automatically assigned a Request Control Number

Identifier (RCNI)

• NO PLACE HOLDERS• Incomplete requests will not be processed and precedence lost

• Accounts and training• Requests for new RFMSS accounts and training can be made by contacting

the RFMSS Functional Administrator: (703) 432-6611

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SCHEDULING

• OIC/RSO:• First opportunity to view safety conflicts

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SCHEDULING

• PITFALLS: Talk to your S-3 or Training Section about…• Scheduled TA (i.e. TA-16G) does not include facilities such as LZ’s, CBT, etc

• Accuracy of requests: Hot/Cold Times, support tab, etc

• AIRSPACE OR LOUD NOISE EXTENSIONS & USE OF ALCOHOL REQUESTS!

• Bad contact info in the User Tabs

• Scheme of Maneuver (5 W’s) in the communications tab

• Certs for OIC/RSO on the request are no longer valid

• OIC/RSO certs NOT on file with Range Control

• Unresolved conflicts and Co-Use

• Weapons/Ammo do not match event

• Frequency approval

• Civilian participation/observation

• Non-standard weapons/ammo

• Recreational firing

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SCHEDULING

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QUESTIONS?

INSPECT WHAT YOU EXPECT:-READ ONLY RFMSS ACCOUNT-CALL TSC-CALL SCHEDULING

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RTA CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES

• RTA’s may be checked out:• 24 hours in advance• Friday for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

• OIC or RSO must come in person to check out the RTA• Receive range brief/confirm training • Sign for radios, keys, flags, Range SOP, etc

• OIC/RSO must have in their possession:• Copy of the Quantico Range Regulations (MCBO 3570.1A)• The Request Summary (RCNI)

• All RTA’s (except WTBn Ranges) must be checked out from Range Control

• WTBn Ranges (Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex) will be checked out from the WTBn S-3/OOD• WTBn OOD will contact the Fire Desk to confirm the OIC/RSO are

certified and in RFMSS

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SCHEDULING OFFICE IS OPEN 0700-1600 MON-FRI

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• OIC/RSO will READ and sign the RANGE/TRAINING AREA SIGN OUT/IN CHECKLIST

• OIC/RSO will receive a copy and

Scheduling will retain a copy

• Pay close attention to:

• RTA

• EVENT

• OCCUPY DATE/TIME

• END DATE TIME

• SERVICEABILITY/SIGN

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• OIC/RSO will READ and sign the LIVE FIRE BRIEF

• OIC/RSO will STATE verbatim lines in bold:

• Pay close attention to:

• Safety Brief

• Medical Coverage

• Items 1-10• You are verifying that you have read

and understand the Range Safety Order

Range SOP, Range Regulations, all 10 items

and WILL COMPLY (This is recorded)

• New Item: (4) Blank & Live Ammo

• New Item: (10) MAKE website for AIN’s

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• PITFALLS!

• Checking out the range (even same day) is NOT the same as calling in occupied/hot with the Fire Desk

• UNIT IS NOT PERMITTED TO OCCUPY UNTIL OIC/RSO HAVE CHECKED OUT THE AREA AND ARE ON DECK

• Late: The Rule of 2:

• 2 hours late: Request will be CANCELLED (No-Show)

• 2 hours late: Contractor support is lost

• 2 hours without firing: Contractor support departs

• MITIGATE ISSUES, CALL THE FIRE DESK: (703) 784-5321

• Scheduling is NOT open on weekends and holidays!

• Improperly scheduled Post-Inspection

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• QUESTIONS?

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RANGE SAFETY: OIC/RSO

• Range Officer In Charge (OIC)• Successfully complete USMC Range Safety Course (Basic)

• Successfully complete the Quantico OIC/RSO course

• Must be KNOWLEDGEABLE in the weapons systems, munitions and training devices for which they are responsible

• NOTE: This billet can NOT be held by a Civilian Contractor

• Range Safety Officer (RSO)• Successfully complete USMC Range Safety Course (Basic)

• Successfully complete the Quantico OIC/RSO course

• Must be weapons system QUALIFIED for all systems, munitions and training devices to be used in the event for which they are accountable and fully understand the entire training evolution

• NOTE: This billet can be held by a Civilian Contractor

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• OIC and RSO MUST:• Have read and understand MCO 3570.1C

• Have read and possess MCBO 3570.1A

• Have read and understand the Range SOP• Each Range, Training Area, and Facility has a specific SOP that must be

read, understood, and strictly adhered to

• Ensure their certificates are current and on file at Range Control

• Be able to fully influence the safe conduct of those range and training events to which they have been assigned

• OIC and RSO WILL NOT:

• Participate in LIVE FIRE training events

• Relinquish responsibilities to another without prior approval from the Fire Desk

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• OIC and RSO MUST:• Maintain positive communication with Range Control:

• Two forms of comm: Primary Radio/Secondary Cell Phone or land-line

• Cell phone MUST reach either the OIC or RSO on the range

• If either form of comm is lost, CEASE FIRE immediately and re-establish

• OIC/RSO must maintain the radio in THEIR possession

• Required for the immediate response to emergency procedures

• Failure to respond will result in immediate cease fire.

• Continued failure to maintain communication will result in notification of the parent command and corrective action by the Range Control Officer and/or the Range Safety Specialist

• May result in suspension of OIC/RSO certifications

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• Non-Live Fire OIC Requirements:• RMB Policy Letter 1-16:

• Defined as training that does not include use of ordnance

• Blanks, SESAMS (SIM/UTM), and pyrotechnics are ordnance

• Rank of Sergeant (E-5 or civilian equivalent)

• Single OIC may supervise single event occurring over multiple areas

• Multiple OIC’s required for multiple events

• Check-out procedures, radio check requirements, and safety apply

• Non-Live Fire training includes:

• Stand alone UAV operations

• Unit Hikes/PT

• Land Navigation

• Patrolling

• Other non-kinetic training

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• OIC and RSO PITFALLS:• Fail to answer radio

• Engages in instruction or otherwise participates in the training without turning over with new OIC/RSO

• Assigns a radio watch and is nowhere nearby

• Does not understand the “HOT BRIEF” that is given over the radio

• Does not have the list of DODICS, Weapons, number of personnel, or vehicles in support on hand when calling the Fire Desk

• Post Inspection:• Not properly scheduled

• Not present, prepared, or professional

• Gives the Patrolman grief

• FAILS TO CALL IN THE END OF DAY TRAINING REPORT!

• SAFETY NET RADIOS WILL NOT BE USED FOR INTERNAL COMMUNICATION! DO NOT “ROLL” TO ANOTHER NET!

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• QUESTIONS?

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RANGE SAFETY: COMMUNICATIONS

• Required communications with Range Control:

• ALL MEDEVACS

• ALL FIRES

• MISSING PERSONNEL

• ANY INCIDENT INVOLVING AMMUNITION (I.E. ROUNDS OUT OF IMPACT AND NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE)

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• ALL MEDEVACS

• ALL FIRES



• Requesting to “Occupy” a Range, TA, or Facility

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• ALL MEDEVACS

• ALL FIRES




• Requesting a “Hot” status prior to live-fire

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• ALL MEDEVACS

• ALL FIRES




• Requesting a “Hot” status prior to live-fire

• Requesting to switch OIC or RSO

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• Required communications with Range Control:• ALL MEDEVACS • ALL FIRES• MISSING PERSONNEL• ANY INCIDENT INVOLVING AMMUNITION (I.E. ROUNDS OUT OF

IMPACT AND NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE) • Requesting to “Occupy” a Range, TA, or Facility • Requesting a “Hot” status prior to live-fire• Requesting to switch OIC or RSO• Radio Check:

• Every 30 minutes on the hour/half hour for live fire• Every 3 hours on the hour for a non-live fire training

• When placing yourself in a “check fire” status for any reason• When requesting a “Cold” status for live-firing ranges/airspace• End of Training Reports/departing the RTA• Range Control must be notified even when working through WTBn

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• Means of Communication:• Primary: Radio issued by Range Control• Secondary: Cell Phone (Verify signal)

• Call signs• Range Control Facility: Range Control• You: Specific Range/Training Area (Range 12, UTC-Bravo, or TA-16G)

• Proper radio procedures will be followed• Non-essential administrative communications over the Range Control

Safety Net is prohibited• Be Advised: ALL radio and telephone communications with the RCF

are recorded• Fire Desk Operators do not make decisions (execute procedures)

• EMERGENCIES: KEEP ALL RADIO CHANNELS CLEAR• If not involved directly in the emergency, cease all radio transmissions• Range Control has not forgotten about you

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• Additional Required Communications:• Fires in the RTA (When they start)

• Aircraft, UAS, and vehicle accidents (spill out of airspace)

• Unintentional jettison of any material from an aircraft

• Any explosive mishap, to include duds, misfires, and hang fires

• Rounds out of impact (outside left/right lateral limits)

• Negligent discharges

• Missing, lost, found or stolen munitions

• Missing or lost personnel

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RANGE SAFETY: MEDEVAC PROCEDURES

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• IN THE EVENT OF ANY MEDEVAC, CONTACT RANGE CONTROL IMMEDIATELY!• The radio is the primary means of communication • Cell phones are secondary• Urgent/Mass Casualty and Priority cases; if not directly involved in

the Medevac, GO INTO A CHECK FIRE, keep off the radio and landline, and await instructions

• OIC and RSO MUST maintain radio contact with Range Control at ALL times

• Range Control must verify all ranges have ceased firing and the airspace is clear

• All ranges have ceased firing• All UAV/UAS are grounded• All other aircraft are clear of airspace required

• General Rule: LIFE, LIMB, OR SIGHT

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• Categories of MEDEVAC

• URGENT

• PRIORITY

• ROUTINE

• MASS CASUALTY

• CHECK-FIRE PROCEDURES:

• When a MEDEVAC occurs, all live firing in the RTA shall cease

• Firing/training may resume only upon permission from the RCF

• In the event an investigation is warranted, the unit involved in the mishap exercise must terminate training.

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• URGENT: Urgent (Life Threatening) (Includes Mass Casualty)• Emergency patients for whom speedy evacuation is necessary to

save life, limb, eyesight, or to prevent complication of serious illness or to avoid permanent disability

• Evacuation of critically wounded or injured that requires early hospitalization is an urgent precedence and is a matter of life or death

• Injuries requiring URGENT MEDEVAC include: HEAT STROKE

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- Gun shot wounds- Deep lacerations with uncontrollable bleeding- Compound fractures- Chest pain that doesn’t go away when sitting for a few minutes - Head injury with loss of consciousness or eye damage

- Intense and uncontrollable pain - Chemicals splashed in the eyes - Severe asthma attacks with shortness of - breath that prevents talking - Possible poisoning or overdose - Sudden weakness on one side of the body - Snake bites

HEAT STROKE IS CORE TEMP OF 104+ WITH ALTERED MENTAL STATUS OR ANYTHING AT 107+

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• MEDEVAC DECISION POINT DIAGRAM: URGENT/MASS CAS

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• PRIORITY: Priority (Non-Life Threatening)• Patients who require specialized treatment not available locally and

who are liable RANGE REGULATIONS to suffer unnecessary pain or disability unless evacuated with the least possible delay

• Evacuation of seriously wounded or injured personnel and require early hospitalization, but whose evacuation is not a matter of life or death is a prioritized event.

• Injuries requiring priority MEDEVAC include: HEAT EXHAUSTION

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- Nausea and vomiting that won’t stop - Asthma - Minor reactions to medications - Headaches

- Minor cuts that need to be sutured, but the bleeding is controllable - Possible fractures of wrist or ankles but no deformity, numbness or bluish discoloration

Elevated core temp with extreme fatigue, profuse sweating, and cramping

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• MEDEVAC DECISION POINT DIAGRAM: PRIORITY

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• ROUTINE: Routine (Minor Injuries)• Patients whose immediate treatment requirements are available

locally but would definitely benefit by ambulance evacuation on routine travel

a patient with minor illness, or a patient requiring transfer between medical facilities for further treatment is a routine event

• Injuries requiring routine MEDEVAC include: HEAT CRAMPS

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- Colds, flu, sore throats- Skin rashes- Minor cuts and scrapes

Profuse sweating and cramping

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• MEDEVAC DECISION POINT DIAGRAM: ROUTINE

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• SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:• POVs will not block access to any RTA

• POV’s will not be used as safety vehicles or to transport injured*

• Unrestricted access must be maintained for safety and MEDEVAC considerations

• The OIC/RSO or unit Field Medical support will not bypass the RCF when calling for medical support

• Launch Authority: In the event of an actual MEDEVAC the RCF will contact the EMS Dispatch Center

• Quantico EMS will determine the plan for evacuating the casualty based on the medical attention required, the most expeditious method to transport the patient, the type of treatment center best equipped to handle the casualty, and the current weather and traffic conditions

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• MEDEVAC PROCEDURE:• OIC or RSO will IMMEDIATELY contact the RCF!

• Fire Desk Operator will IMMEDIATELY contact Quantico Dispatch

• ALL details and requests from OIC/RSO are relayed in REAL TIME

• OIC or RSO will be the on-scene commander and will initiate action for the MEDEVAC until Quantico EMS personnel arrive

• The RCF will relay the direct steps to take to accomplish the MEDEVAC

• A RMB Patrolman will be immediately dispatched to the scene to assist the OIC/RSO in any way necessary and provide additional information to/from the scene

• Additional RMB personnel will be dispatched to open any gates to facilitate the MEDEVAC in the most direct and expeditious manner

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• REQUIRED INFORMATION IN INITIAL REPORT:• Location (Range, TA, LZ name or grid coordinate, etc.)

• If the victim(s) are conscious or unconscious

• Number and types of victim(s) (i.e. Urgent- a threat to life, limb or eye-sight; Priority- Non-life threatening, Routine- Minor injuries)

• Type(s) of injury(ies), victim(s) present condition, if a medical professional is on-scene, and what medical aid has been provided

• HEAT CASE: Body Core Temp and mental status

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:• Victim(s) name, rank and unit

• Victim(s) known medicals (blood type, etc.)

• Source of injury /illness (i.e. snake bite, gun shot, shrapnel, etc.)

• Hazards to aircraft, vehicle, or surface craft at the casualty collection

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• MEDICAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:• Units will coordinate and arrange for their own medical support

• MCBQ units and tenant commands will request medical support from Naval Health Clinic Quantico 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE

• Appropriate medical support defined as:

• Field Medical Technician Navy Corpsman (HM/8404)

• Army Medic (68W)

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)*

• Combat Life Savers (CLS)*

• Reservists or other personnel who are medically qualified by their civilian occupation (Doctor, Surgeon, Nurse, etc)*

• * Must be vetted by the Medical Officer at Ray Hall 45 days in advance.

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• MEDICAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:• EMT

• A civilian possessing a current Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification from an approved UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EDUCATION STANDARDS CURRICULA, which is current and recognized in the State of residence

• Qualified medical personnel WILL NOT be assigned other duties while providing medical support for live-fire training events

• Medical personnel WILL have adequate medical equipment on site for the training activity

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• BOTH A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND SAFETY VEHICLE REQUIRED FOR:• All live, blank, pyrotechnics and signaling devices; or Special

Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) firing

• Night movement

• EOD Range sweeps

• Explosive training

• Parachute operations

• Military Operations in Urban Terrain

• HRST operations and rappelling

• All RTA use by units of 25 personnel or larger

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• MEDICAL SUPPORT NOT REQUIRED

SAFETY VEHICLE REQUIRED WHEN CONDUCTING:• Sniper Stalks

• Terrain Walks

• Non-live-fire training

• Non-live-fire rehearsals and set-up

• Land navigation (less than 25 personnel)

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• MEDEVAC/MEDICAL COVERAGE PITFALLS:• Calling 911 directly (NO!)

• If medical coverage departs, training must cease

• If safety vehicle departs, training must cease

• WTBn Corpsman is for WTBn training ONLY

• Unauthorized transport of injured by POV

• Assuming Range Control owns a helicopter

• Assuming the FDO has launch authority

• Passing too much initial information

• Use of phrases such as “Stand-by” or “Wait one”

• Non-Live Fire training may continue in the training areas but the radio and land-line traffic must be minimized (we will forgive you if your required 3 hour radio check is a little late)

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CONFLICTS AND RESTRICTIONS

• Each Range, Training Area, and Facility will have it’s own unique conflicts and restrictions

• OIC’s AND RSO’s MUST read and understand the Quantico Range Regulations, the SOP for each Range, TA, and Facility they are responsible, and RFMSS Conflicts Tab!

• Information in SOP under “Special Instructions/Comments”

• Current Conflicts: 6,662 (was 8,507) • Facility to Facility: 141 (was 91)

• Facility to Event: 2,782 (was 3,328)

• Facility to Ammunition: 3,739 (was 5,188)

• All conflicts are visible in RFMSS at the time the request is generated

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• CONFLICTS AND RESTRICTIONS PITFALLS:• In the SDZ of another range

• In the SDZ and BEYOND (forward) of targets on an adjacent range

• Gates and barriers

• Blanks/Live Ammo use and storage and Delinking Tracers

• Static, Firing on the Move, and Fire and Maneuver

• Steel Targets: SOUM 2-02 (MINIMUM 150M FOR RIFLE)

• NREA/Environmental: Hunting/Forestry

• Endangered Species: Bats, Dwarf Wedge Mussel, Small Whorled Pogonia

• Cultural resource concerns

• Digging is prohibited unless authorized by Range Control

• Cutting trees, field sanitation

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What you see

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What the Fire Desk Operator sees

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GENERAL SAFETY

• Gates & Barriers

• Ammunition Handling

• UXO

• Steel Targets

• Fire Danger Class

• Weather

• Quiet hours

• Airspace

• Unassociated Civilians

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GENERAL SAFETY: GATES & BARRIERS

• DO NOT BYPASS LOCKED GATES OR BARRIERS

• NO ENTRY TO A RANGE OR TRAINING AREA WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM RANGE CONTROL

• You WILL NOT be issued keys that access another SDZ

• You MUST inform all personnel about gates/barriers during safety brief

• Patrolman escort may be required for some movements

• Gates must be locked or have a road guard posted

• Road Guards must have comm with OIC/RSO

• Always call the Fire Desk before opening and entering any locked gate

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GENERAL SAFETY: AMMO HANDLING

• Pre-Staging is authorized if approved in RFMSS• POV’s will not be used to transport ammunition• NO AMMUNITION IN HEADS/PORTA-JOHNS!

• Blanks:• Blank & live ammunition will never be mixed• Blank & live ammunition will not be stored in or issued from the same location • Blank & live ammunition will not be utilized or stored on the same range• The safe separation distance for firing blanks at personnel is 5 meters (17 feet)• BLANKS WILL NEVER BE FIRED AFTER LIVE FIRE ON THE SAME DAY/SAME RANGE

• Delinking tracers to comply with Fire Danger Classification is allowed IAW guidance in AIN 043-2012 and the Quantico ASP Supported Unit Guide (SUG) • This practice is discouraged and units must have a Delinking SOP• Military Units may conduct a 1:1 swap of ball/tracer mix for straight ball (ASP)• When returning unused ammunition to the ASP, the belted ammunition must

be returned to its original factory configuration as issued or it will be Grade 3

• Chemical Agents: Riot Control Agents (RCA)• Used under the supervision of an officer, SNCO, or NCO who has received formal training in the characteristics, capabilities,

and training applications of these agents.

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GENERAL SAFETY: AMMO HANDLING

• MARADMIN 104/19: RANGE SAFETY-RELATED AMMUNITION INFORMATION NOTICE (AIN) POLICY FOR CLASS V(W)

• “The Range OIC or Range Safety Officer (RSO) will incorporate the precautionary information into the range safety brief.”

• WEBSITE: https://make.mceits.usmc.mil/make/ammo/Home.aspx

• PHONE: 864-625-3457 EMAIL: [email protected]

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GENERAL SAFETY: UXO

• UXO/EOD Support:• DO NOT enter the dud impact area to fight fires, retrieve

equipment, or any other reason

• MCBQ EOD escort/support is required to enter any High Hazard (dud) Impact area (Ranges 3A, 7, 8, 8A, 9, and 15)

• If any UXO is encountered in the RTA, immediately contact the RCF

• DO NOT retrieve any Full Range Practice Mortar Rounds (FRP) IAW SOUM 13-15: Only EOD or ORC personnel may retrieve the rounds due to potential energetic hazard

• DO NOT collect, stack, kick, disturb, move, or consolidate any UXO to include energetic hazards such as 60mm FRP and illumination rounds that fail to function

• Dud Impact areas: All of TA-9A, Range 3A impact area, and portions of TA-7B as indicated on the Quantico MIM (TA-14B is no longer restricted)

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GENERAL SAFETY: UXO

• UXO/EOD Support: MCBQ EOD (703) 784-5314

• MCBQ EOD will not respond in hours of darkness

• MCBQ EOD will not respond to ordnance that can be rendered safe and returned to the ASP as Code H

• EOD support must be coordinated prior to training with live hand grenades or target placement in duded impact areas

• When safe to do so: Take a picture, note the GPS coordinates, and mark the area of found UXO as best as possible

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GENERAL SAFETY: STEEL TARGETS

• Steel Targets: SOUM 2-02• EYE PROTECTION MANDATORY

• 7 yard minimum engagement distance for pistol calibers

• 10 yard minimum engagement distance for 12ga buckshot

• 50 yard minimum engagement distance for 12ga slug

• NO GIMMICK TARGETS

• 500 Brinell hardness (AR-500) steel only

• 150 yard minimum engagement distance for ALL rifle calibers*

• M855A1 & M80A1 (EPR) ammo is not authorized for steel targets

• KATMAI will not issue steel targets for EPR ammo or any DODIC larger than AA11 (7.62 Special Ball)

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GENERAL SAFETY: FIRE DANGER CLASS

• Fire Danger Classifications (FDC) • Set by the Base Fire Chief and Director, Natural Resource and

Environmental Activity (NREA) in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service

• FDC-1: Fire danger is low

• FDC-2: Fire danger is moderate

• FDC-3: Fire danger is intermediate

• FDC-4: Fires start easily, spread rapidly, and quickly increase in intensity

• FDC-5: Fires start quickly, spread furiously and burn intensely

• BE ADVISED!!!! • FDC CAN CHANGE ANYTIME BUT MORE LIKELY IN THE SPRING

• FDC CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO TRAIN

• TRACERS MAY BE DELINKED OR AMMO EXCHANGED AT ASP*

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GENERAL SAFETY: WEATHER

• Weather

• Heat conditions and extreme cold

• HOT SOP: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index (WBGT)• GREEN FLAG: The WBGT Index reads from 80 to 84.9 degrees

• YELLOW FLAG: The WBGT Index reads from 85 to 87.9 degrees

• RED FLAG: The WBGT Index reads from 88 to 89.9 degrees

• BLACK FLAG: The WBGT Index exceeds 90 degrees

• ADMIN BLACK FLAG: All training stops. EMS/Ray Hall at capacity

WARNING: PUSH FLUIDS, (WATER/SPORTS DRINKS) AND MONITOR PERSONNEL

NOTE: WBGT is read from 1 May to 30 September

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• Destructive Weather: Tropical Storm/Hurricane Conditions• Thunder and Lightning Storm/Tornado Condition II

• Destructive winds accompanying thunderstorms are reported or expected within 50 miles of MCBQ

• Thunder and Lightning Storm/Tornado Condition I

• Thunderstorms/tornados are imminent. They have formed or are forecasted within 25 miles of MCBQ

• Thunder and Lightning Storm/Tornado Condition IA

• Thunderstorms are imminent. They have formed within or are forecasted to move within 10 miles of MCBQ

• Local Wind Warning• Possible sustained wind or gusts of 20-30 knots

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• Destructive Weather: Major Cyclone Storms (Hurricanes)• Hurricane Condition IV

• The path of the storm has been adequately established and its trend indicates a possible threat of winds in excess of 64 knots within 72 hours

• Hurricane Condition III

• Winds in excess of 64 knots are anticipated within 48 hours

• Hurricane Condition II

• Winds in excess of 64 knots are expected within 24 hours

• Hurricane Condition I

• Winds in excess of 64 knots are expected within 12 hours

• Flood Warnings: RTA may be restricted

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• Destructive Weather: Snow and Ice Storms• Snow Accumulation:

• ROUTINE: Up to 2 inches of snowfall expected

• NON-ROUTINE: 2 – 6 inches of snowfall expected

• BLIZZARD: Greater than 6 inches of snowfall within 24 hours

• Winter Storm/Blizzard Condition IV• Solid or freezing precipitation is possible within 72 hours

• Winter Storm/Blizzard Condition III• Solid precipitation is forecast within 48 hours. Accumulation is expected

to be blizzard type or non-routine

• Winter Storm/Blizzard Condition II• storm is possible within 24 hours. The accumulation is expected to be

blizzard type or non-routine

• Winter Storm/Blizzard Condition I• Storm is possible within 12 hours. Accumulation is expected to be

blizzard type or non-routine

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MCB QUANTICO WEATHER CODES

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CODE GREEN (Condition Normal) - The base is open on time. Employees are expected to report to work on time. Will not be announced on local radio and television stations.

CODE YELLOW (Open With Reasonable Delays) - The base is open on time. Reasonable delays for reporting to work are excused. Unscheduled leave may be authorized. Will be announced on local radio and television stations.

CODE BLUE (Open At Specified Time) - The base opens at a specified time. Unscheduled leave may be authorized. Will be announced on local radio and television stations.

CODE RED (Closed For Non-Essential Personnel) - Weather conditions are severe and the base is closed for normal operation, only emergency and essential personnel are expected to report to work. Will be announced on local radio and television stations

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GENERAL SAFETY: QUIET HOURS/AIR

• Quiet Hours extensions: 14 days in advance

• 2200-0600 Monday-Saturday

• 2200-1200 Sunday

• Loud Noise is anything greater 7.62mm

• Training after 2200 requires a special request

• Airspace extensions: 14 days in advance

• Special Use Airspace is based on ordnance requested

• Also applies to UAV Ops

• Quantico Airspace is lowered at 2359 daily

• Airspace is turned back over to the FAA

• Short fuse extensions of airspace will not be considered

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GENERAL SAFETY: CIVILIANS

• Civilian observation and participation in Military Training:

• Requires authorization from the Installation Commander • Requests for civilian observation/participation must be signed by the Unit

Commander• By-Direction and Acting signatures are acceptable• No one under 12 years old may participate in live-fire events• For Hunting and limited recreational activities, 8 years old is authorized

• Prohibitions on civilian participation: MCO 3570.1C • THROWING LIVE HAND GRENADES• USING DIVERSIONARY DEVICES, (I.E., FLASH BANGS/PYROTECHNICS)• PARTICIPATING IN LIVE-FIRE IN A SHOOTING HOUSE (CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE)• PARTICIPATING IN LIVE-FIRE ON MANEUVER RANGES WHILE UNITS ARE

MANEUVERING• FAST ROPE/RAPPELLING FROM HELICOPTERS/SPIE RIGGING• PARACHUTING• OTHER ACTIVITIES, AS DETERMINED BY A COMMANDER THAT COULD CAUSE, OR

REASONABLY BE PERCEIVED AS CAUSING, AN INCREASED SAFETY RISK

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GENERAL SAFETY

• REMINDER!

• During detailed safety brief always include:

• Explain MEDEVAC process to all

• Always cover the 4 Safety Rules

• Cover all Range Safety AIN’s pertaining to ammunition

• Do Not go around locked gates or barriers

• Do Not pick up any suspected UXO

• Do Not take Weapon, Ammunition, or Gear into Porta-Johns

• Do Not throw Ammunition, Dunnage, or Trash in Porta-Johns

• Do Not attempt to fight fires in dud contaminated impact areas

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LASERS, SESAMS, & UAS

• Laser use in the RTA: • TREAT ALL LASERS AS YOU WOULD ANY DIRECT FIRE WEAPON

• Ensure complete familiarity with laser system operation and the associated hazards

• Only remove the lens cap when ready to fire the laser down range. Remove the lens cap before applying power source

• Do not leave the power source connected to the laser while not lasing

• Laser systems that do not have lens caps or disconnects from power source must ensure that the down range area of the laser is clear, that the system is safe, and that the operator is not touching the trigger to the laser system

• Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO)• Complete and pass the Laser Range Safety Computer Based Training

module on MarineNet

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• Laser use in the RTA:• Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3R lasers are authorized for use in all

MCBQ RTA

• Use of all safety features that limit power output are mandatory on ranges not certified for Class 3B and higher lasers

• RSO will ensure use of applicable safety features per laser technical manuals

• Use of Class 3R and below lasers for force-on-force operations must be coordinated with the RSS

• DoD exempt, unfiltered Class 3B, and Class 4, laser use is restricted to Ranges 7, 8, 15 and GP44. Use of Class 3B and higher lasers are not authorized for force-on-force operations unless safety switch is engaged, reducing the Laser to Class I

• RSO may also assume duties as LRSO if so qualified

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• Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) and Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK)

• This section satisfies the requirement for SESAMS OIC/RSO Certification and applies to SESAMS, CCMCK, Simunitions, Paintball, and Airsoft use in the RTA

• Minimum safe engagement distances:• Safety zone: 150m• Minimum safe engagement: 2m (9mm)/4m (5.56)

• Prohibited Temperatures: NO FORCE-ON-FORCE TRAINING• 9mm DODICs (AA12) and (AA21) below 38 degrees (F)• 5.56mm DODICs (AB05) and (AB06) below 18 degrees or above 104 degrees (F)

• PPE mandatory• NO INTENTIONAL HEAD SHOTS• SESAMS is considered live fire (NO live ammo)• SESAMS ammo WILL NOT leave the RTA.• NO AMMO IN THE CONTRACTOR WAREHOUSES!• NO CLEANING OF KITS AT CONTRACTOR WAREHOUSE!

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• The FX 9000 and 9003 Protective Face Masks are authorized for use. The FX 9003 Protective Face Mask is specifically authorized for use with DODICs (AB05) and (AB06)

• The MCU–2A/P Chemical Biological Mask may be used for face and eye protection only if the hard outer eye shields and the C2 canister are attached prior to use with the SESAMS training system

• A balaclava, towel, or neck scarf will be worn so as not to expose any portion of the neck and throat

• The FX 8000 Protective Throat Collar is also authorized

• Gloves and Groin protection is highly encouraged

• Ensure that the 150 m safety distance (zone) remains clear of unprotected personnel

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• During SESAMS firing:

• Ensure qualified medical personnel/appropriate medical equipment on hand during all SESAMS training (same as live-fire).

• Ensure all personnel wear approved PPE during all SESAMS training.

• Ensure minimum safe engagement distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) for 9mm SESAMS and 4 m (13 ft) for 5.56mm is established and maintained.

• After SESAMS firing:

• CLEAR ALL WEAPONS, MAGAZINES, AND EQUPIMENT OF SESAMS AMMO!

• Ensure all weapons are CLEARED, CLEANED, and returned to their operational state prior to turn-in. Cleaning WILL NOT be conducted at the warehouse.

• Account for and return all unused ammunition to the appropriate location in accordance with current applicable directives

• NOTE: ANY AMMO FOUND IN THE WAREHOUSE AT TURN-IN WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF OIC/RSO CERTIFICATION.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Operations

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• UAS Groups: Only Group 1 and 2 can be flown here

• UAS Types:

• Naval Waiver Board (NWB)

• Office of Sec. of Defense (OSD)

– Government Off The Shelf (GOTS)

– Program Of Record (POR)

– Non-Program Of Record (NPOR)

– Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)

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-NWB and OSD approved UAS may be operated in restricted AIR SPACE when scheduled and approved-Hobbyist UAS operations are not authorized in restricted air space-ALL commercial UAS operations MUST be coordinated and approved by the RCO and Installation Commander

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• Privately Owned UAS:• Hobbyist: NOT authorized for operations in restricted airspace

• Commercial: Owner must have contract or formal agreement with

Government agency and must be approved by the RCO and Installation

Commander prior to flying in the restricted airspace

• Approved by the NWB or OSD

Reference (a): 14 CFR Part 101, subpart E; Special Rule for Model Aircraft Reference (b): 14 CFR Part 107; Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems May require letter from Installation Commander to request unlocking of geo-fence


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EXCELLENT RESOURCE: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/for-public-entities/


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• UAS Scheduling:• In RFMSS no less than thirty days prior to execution

• MUST include:• Type of UAV

• Frequency approval from the MCB Quantico Spectrum Manager for

each specific type of UAS being flown • Required for each specific type of UAS flown

• Not a blanket approval for the platform or event

• Airspace: MUST provide max altitude (AGL) for flight operations

• Scheme of maneuver: • Select one of 24 pre-approved ROZ’s in RFMSS

• Flight box (four corners) marked by grid coordinates

• Point of origin marked by grid coordinate with radius of flight

• Launch and Recovery Site (LRS) for the Ground Control Station (GCS)

• Lost link procedures MUST be noted, checked, and functional


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• OIC Requirements:• Unit Commanders shall designate knowledgeable and qualified

OIC/RSO for UAS/UAV on their CO’s Certification Letter • OIC will ensure UAV operator is qualified IAW references

• OIC for independent UAS operations shall be a qualified OIC/RSO AND

qualified UAS system operator E-5 or above

• Contact Range Control (5) minutes prior to launch for their air brief

• Upon completion, OIC will notify FDO with number of flights conducted

• Any time a UAS is lost during flight the OIC will notify Range Control

immediately with last known:• Grid coordinates

• Altitude and approximate speed

• Principle direction of flight


RESTRICTIONS:*Manned and unmanned aircraft will not occupy the same airspace without prior approval**UAS will not fly over any live fire range without prior approval***MUST remain minimum 500 meters within the RTA boundary and/or Restricted Airspace

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• Hobbyist use of UAS aboard MCB

Quantico & RTA: MCBQ Policy Letter

4-17 w/ch 1

• Micro Drones (.5lb and less) are authorized in

the Military Housing areas with privacy

restrictions

• UAS (Drones 55lb and less) are authorized in

LZ Thrush but may not interfere with Military

training

• Contact the Fire Desk prior to using LZ Thrush

• Some UAS (DJI products) may not fly due to

Geo-Fencing


CONTACT RANGE CONTROL IF THERE ARE ANYQUESTIONS OR AN ISSUE NOT COVERED HERE TODAY!

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• NOTE: ALL TESTS, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER

DOCUMENTS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE END

• Tests will be graded in place when all are finished

• Print Information Clearly

• No Talking Please

• Clearly CIRCLE Your Answer

• Use Your Resources

• If You Have A Question, Please Raise Your Hand

• When Finished: Turn Test Over, Quiet Please

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• Personally Owned Vehicles: Pg 1-33 & 6-2

• Speed Limits: Pg 5-10 (MPH:10/35/45)

• Recreational Vehicles (Off-Roading): Pg 1-33

• Hunting: Pg 1-31, 3-5 & 3-13

• Fishing: Pg 1-31, 3-5, & 3-13

• Personally Owned Weapons: Pg 1-33 & (MCBO 8000.1)

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POC, REFERENCES, & FAQ

MR. MARTIN DANKANICHRANGE SAFETY SPECIALIST

OFFICE: (703) 432-6552CELL: (703) [email protected]

MR. ROGER DILLAIR SPACE MANAGER/SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR

OFFICE: (703) [email protected]

Scheduling Section: 703 784-5502Sgt Rowe: [email protected] Monclova: [email protected] Countryman: [email protected]






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OIC QUALIFICATIONS

• OIC Qualifications: RMB Policy Letter 1-16

• Must be a commissioned officer, warrant officer, staff non-commissioned officer or civilian as outlined in MCO 3570.1C

• Must have successfully completed the MarineNet Range Safety Course (Basic) - distance learning (course #CI060120CA)

• Must be certified (knowledgeable) to operate the weapon systems for which they are responsible. For weapon systems equipped with or dependent upon lasers, the OIC will be knowledgeable of associated laser hazards and proper employment. The OIC is responsible and accountable for the conduct of the activity and the adherence to governing regulations and guidance. The OIC must be able to fully influence the conduct of the event. For aviation weapon systems, the OIC must be weapons system knowledgeable.

• Must have satisfactorily completed the MCBQ Range Safety Certification Program.

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OIC DUTIES

• Assume responsibility for the RTA prior to occupying by signing for the scheduled RTA at RMB (WTBn S-3 for WTBN ranges) no earlier than 24 hours prior to occupying the scheduled RTA. For any RTA scheduled on a weekend, the RTA must be signed out prior to close of business on Friday.

• Be responsible for the check-in/checkout process for all RTAs

• Ensures the overall safe conduct of training and the proper use of the training complex

• Receives range safety briefing from the installation range control organization on use of the RTAs

• Ensures the RSO is physically present and executing the duties of the RSO during the conduct of the training exercise.

• Sign for all ammunition and explosives on the appropriate ASP issue document and enter the quantity received by DODIC, document number, and lot number on the expenditure report, ensuring the quantity matches the appropriate document

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OIC DUTIES

• Responsible for ammunition accountability. The OIC is responsible for personnel shakedown and police call

• The OIC shall inventory and sign for ammunition and explosives

• The OIC ensures all ammunition malfunctions and accidents are reported to Range Control

• Ensures the RSO has receipt of final clearance to fire from Range Control

• Ensures dual means of communications are established and maintained with the RCF allowing instant communication between the actual OIC/RSO and the RCF

• WTBn ranges will maintain continuous direct communication with the RCF. Radios are provided by WTBn S-3

• WTBn ranges will maintain direct communication with WTBn S-3. WTBnS-3 will maintain continuous direct communication with the RCF. The direct communication with WTBn S-3 satisfies the dual communication requirement with the RCF

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OIC DUTIES

• Ensures ammunition and explosives are properly handled, transported, stored, and accounted for within the training complex from the time of receipt to the time of expenditure or turn in

• Reports the number and type of munitions expended by Department Of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) to Range Control upon conclusion of training event

• Ensures confirmation briefs for firing and/or maneuver exercises are coordinated with Range Control

• Ensures coordination and approval has been granted from the Range Scheduling Office for civilian personnel entering the training site

• Briefs the RSO on the duties to be performed in support of the training event. Requires the RSO to brief the OIC on the safety of the facility and unit, and the preparedness to commence live-fire operations

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OIC DUTIES

• Implements ORM for all phases of the training event. The OIC shall have in their possession, at all times during the conduct of training, a detailed ORM worksheet signed by the unit commander covering all phases of training

• Is physically present and capable of influencing the conduct of training (live-fire or non-live-fire) during the entire event

• The OIC of WTBn ranges will be physically present on the WTBn range complex during all live-fire training

• The range complex consists of the Weapons Training Battalion area to include Ranges 1-4, Requalification and Competition Pistol Ranges, the Small Arms Tactical (SAT) Range, the shotgun range, and Range 305

• The OIC must be physically present on the range during live fire with foreign weapons and live fire on Range 1

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OIC DUTIES

• Ensures all personnel wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which at a minimum includes eye protection and hearing protection during all live-fire events. All military and civilian personnel conducting live-fire training will wear the appropriate PPE equivalent for their services or agency

• Ensures the RSO is qualified with the weapon(s) or weapon system(s) being used

• Reports all information to Range Control from the Live-Fire Brief provided in the Range Standard Operating Procedures and all other information directed by Range Control

• In the event of a MEDEVAC/casualty evacuation, the OIC or an appointed representative will suspend fire and follow procedures as outlined in paragraph 1024 of this Chapter

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OIC DUTIES

• Ensures the environmental requirements in Chapter 2 of this Order have been met

• Additional OIC responsibilities prior to, during, and after firing can be found in Appendix F of MCBO 3570.1A

• Must be aware of any conflicts that exist between their scheduled RTA and all adjacent RTAs

• Ensure no misconduct occurs in the assigned RTA

• Request permission to enter live fire status from the RCF

• Orders immediate "cease fire” and notifies the RCF when ordnance impacts outside of the impact areas

• Must order an immediate “cease fire” and take appropriate corrective action when any unsafe act is observed. Report all violations to the RCF immediately

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RSO QUALIFICATIONS

• The RSO must be a commissioned officer, warrant officer, staff noncommissioned officer or civilian. Civilian contractors may act as RSOs when approved by the installation commander/senior commander. Grade requirements will be in accordance with MCO 3570.1C

• Personnel assigned as RSO will have no other duties during that period of training. Assistant Range Safety Officers (ARSOs) may be appointed as RSOs as required

• Must have successfully completed the MarineNet Range Safety Course (Basic)

• Must be qualified on the weapon systems for which they are responsible. For weapon systems equipped with or dependent upon lasers, the RSO will be certified on the laser system and proper employment. The RSO bears responsibility and accountability for the safety of the activity and the adherence to governing regulations and guidance. As such, the RSO must be able to fully observe the conduct of the event

• Must have satisfactorily completed the MCBQ Range Safety Certification Program

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RSO DUTIES

• The RSO is responsible for the enforcement of applicable safety regulations contained in this Order, reference (a), and all applicable Marine Corps Warfighting Publications (MCWPs), Marine Corps Reference Publications (MCRPs), FMs, Fleet Marine Force Manuals (FMFMs), TMs, and ordnance publications

• Receives range safety briefing from the installation range control organization on use of the RTAs

• Ensures the range flag is raised before commencing live-fire and lowered after informing Range Control of the intent to cease live-fire. During times of darkness or low lighting, a red flashing light shall be utilized in place of the flag

• Determines when it is safe to fire in accordance with applicable regulations and this Order

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RSO DUTIES

• Ensures proper supervision of personnel performing misfire, hang-fire, and cook-off procedures

• Ensures control of target areas to prohibit entry by unauthorized personnel

• Ensures that a Field Medical Technician HM/8404 Corpsman/Army or Air Force medic and dedicated emergency vehicle with driver are present on the range

• Fully familiar with MEDEVAC/CASEVAC procedures contained in paragraph 1024 of MCBO 3570.1A. In the event of an emergency situation/accident, the RSO will notify Range Control

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RSO DUTIES

• The RSO ensures the following before granting clearance to fire:

• Proper coordination, instruction, and positioning of road guards assigned throughout the RTAs. At a minimum, road guards shall be posted in pairs and shall:

• Have and maintain positive two-way communication with the OIC and RSO

• Have sufficient water if separated from other Marines

• Restrict access to RTAs by unauthorized personnel

• Clear the access of personnel into the RTAs with the OIC

• Proper positioning of weapons and personnel

• Use of authorized ammunition and explosives to include proper charge, fuse, and fuse settings in conjunction with the current fire condition

• Verify the firing settings and ensure the weapons systems are within the prescribed safety limits

• Ensures the SDZ is clear of all unauthorized personnel

• Ensure personnel wear PPE

• Permission is received from Range Control to commence training and live-fire operations

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RSO DUTIES

• Maintains positive two-way communication with Range Control at all times. If communication is lost, the RSO will stop training and/or order a check-fire until communication is re-established with Range Control

• Conducts radio checks with Range Control every 30 minutes while in a “Hot” status. When in a “Cold”, check-fire or occupied status, the OIC/RSO will send a situation report to Range Control every 3 hours on the hour and continue to monitor the safety network. The OIC/RSO will provide the final radio check when displacing. Training units will establish their own internal communications network for all administrative needs (road guards, etc.). Range Control will not provide radios or communication networks for internal communication needs

• Orders immediate cease-fire or check-fire when any unsafe condition occurs

• Physically present during all live-fire training

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• Verify, upon the completion of firing or firing order, to the OIC that all weapons and weapons systems are clear and safe before allowing the removal of weapons from the firing area

• Verify to the OIC, upon the completion of the RTA police call that all personnel have been checked and are clear of all ammunition and ordnance before they secure from the area

• Ensures a qualified, school-trained rappel/Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) master (or other DoD service equivalent), per reference (j) is present at all times during rappel/HRST operations

• Ensures a certified assault climber, per reference (d) is present at all times during training for assault-climbing events

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• During laser operations the RSO will:

• Ensure unit personnel employing lasers receive thorough safety briefs, to include explanations of specific laser-related hazards, safety equipment, detailed range safety procedures, and comply with procedures outlined in MCO 3570.1C

• Know and observe horizontal and vertical safety limits of the laser range

• Ensure unit SOPs comply with range safety procedures and MCO 3570.1C and follow unit SOPs for laser operations and training exercises

• Cease laser operations immediately if positive control of the laser beam is lost

• Ensures a qualified Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO) is present, per MCO 3570.1C. The RSO may serve as both, if qualified

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS

• Address: 24157 Montezuma Ave. Quantico, VA. 22134

• Hours of Operation:• Range Control Facility (RCF) 24/7 (Closed Federal Holidays)

• Scheduling Mon-Fri: 0700-1600

• Scheduling Office (703) 784-5502/5507

• Range Control Facility (RCF) (703) 784-5321/5322

• Training Support Center (TSC) (703) 784-4492/5518

• Points of Contact:• Range Control Officer (RCO) (703) 784-5366

• Range Safety Specialist (RSS) (703) 432-6552

• RCF Supervisor (703) 784-6722

• RFMSS Functional Administrator (703) 432-6811

• RFMSS/Airspace Specialist (703) 784-5370

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LASERS, SESAMS, & sUAS

• The term "non-lethal" does not mean zero mortality or nonpermanent damage. Fatal injuries can occur if munitions are employed at a distance that is less than the determined minimum safe engagement range

• For the Marine Corps, SESAMS/CCMCK is the exception to the use of NLW in force-on-force scenarios

• For the Marine Corps, if force-on-force training with NLW is conducted under an approved deviation, Marines may be in the NLW danger zone but must remain outside the minimum target engagement distance at all times

• For the Army, Soldiers participating in force-on-force training with NLW may be in the NLW SDZ, but must remain outside the minimum engagement distance at all times

• Head shots with NLW are not authorized. This includes SESAMS

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• Ensure that only Marine Corps procured adapter kits and marking cartridges are used

• Force-on-force training with SESAMS 9mm DODICs (AA12) and (AA21) is prohibited when temperatures are below 38 degrees (F)

• Training with SESAMS 5.56mm DODICs (AB05) and (AB06) is prohibited when temperatures are below 18 degrees or above 104 degrees (F)

• Account for and remove all live ammunition from the designated training area prior to commencement of SESAMS training exercises

• Instruct all participants that head shots are not authorized

• Ensure that all personnel within the 150 m safety distance (zone) wear PPE Level 0 protective equipment and clothing

• The use of groin protection and gloves is highly encouraged

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